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Peer reviewedRichardson, Judy S.; Boyle, Joseph – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 1998
Discusses a mystery novel ("The Butcher's Theater" by Jonathan Kellerman) in which one detective has a physical disability and another has a learning disability. Discusses how this novel and a specific read-aloud from it can create an awareness of what disabilities are and how to acknowledge them. Notes specific language-arts activities related to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Disabilities, Language Arts, Reading Aloud to Others
Scales, Pat – Book Links, 1996
Summarizes the plot of "The Summer of the Swans," the 1971 Newbery Medal winner; provides discussion questions; outlines activities in drama, art, and language arts; and provides an annotated bibliography of picture books, fiction, and nonfiction dealing with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. Includes an interview with Betsy…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Art, Authors, Biographies
